Shape your future Heather Tomlinson, Careers Consultant Careers….find us in The Base

The Base The Base is on the ground floor of University House in Alexandra Square Open Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

 Academic qualification  Good time  Independence  Chance of a better job/life  What do you want?  Skills to make you more employable/activities/personal and academic achievement University expectations

 1 st year “Too early”  2 nd year “Too busy”  3 rd year “Too late” Don’t worry - you’re not planning the next 40 years, just the first 2 or 3 years after graduation Be organised

1000 days If you use them wisely they can be the most important 1000 days of your life Time passes

 Commercial awareness  Leadership  Numeracy  Planning  Problem solving and analytical skills  Responsibility  Self awareness  Teamwork  Networking The key to employability  Communication  Computer Literacy  Interpersonal skills  Cultural sensitivity  Customer focused  Decision making  Enterprising  Entrepreneurship  Flexibility  Initiative

Your skill set DegreeSocial life Work experience Extracurricular activities

Formula for success E = Q + WE + S x C

 Employers expect you make use of all the opportunities open to you to acquire these skills  It is your responsibility to participate and get involved: Course/clubs/societies/jobs/social life/work experience Career/skills/employer workshops Be a driver not a passenger Issues

Part-time or casual vacancies on campus and in the local area will be handled by our new Employment and Recruitment Service (find them in The Base). Register on-line at: or follow the link on the Careers web pages Remember though, that not all part-time work in Lancaster is advertised Guide to working part-time Voluntary work – through the Students’ Union Part -time jobs fair – 21 st October, 12noon -2pm in The Base. For more information go to: Part-time jobs fair Part-time jobs fair Work while studying

 Now you can get an award for all the steps you take during your degree to increase your employability Start shaping your future

 The Lancaster Award recognises the extra-curricular achievements of students and is taken alongside the degree programme.  To achieve the Award students undertake activities in these areas:  Employability/career development  Campus and community involvement  Work experience  Lancaster Excellence, for those who submit an outstanding skills bank  Start it early in your first year and complete it by June of your second year The Lancaster Award

 “It has been great fun and I have learned such a lot about myself and have gained lots of new skills and lots of new friends from across the university”  “The Award has helped me learn how to take forward all the extra-curricular experiences into whatever career I choose. It feels brilliant to know that all the non academic experiences I have had are relevant to, and will benefit, my future career” What our students say

 Information on the Lancaster Award is also on our website  Lancaster Award introductory workshops help you to find out more and will be advertised here:  To register, go to the student portal, click on the Lancaster Award and you’ll be given access to Moodle space where you can find out all you need to know Get involved in the LA now!

 Book your own appointments with careers staff  Book events and workshops  Ask quick queries when you can't pop into the Base  Keep records of all your careers appointments and planning  Search for part time & full time jobs, placements internships and graduate schemes  Manage your vacancy alerts TARGETconnect

New start - “Feel the fear and do it anyway!”  Enjoy your course  Get involved in university societies - become part of a team, organise events, try something different  Join in college activities  Gain relevant work experience – including internships for first years with big employers wanting to engage early with students eg. Rolls Royce → Meet them on 14 th Oct, pm, Furness LT 1 –all degree subjects welcome. Book your place on Target Connect  So, plan your spring and summer well in advance 1 st Year Students: top tips

 Check out your career options by using the online resources on our website  Use your time at university to develop the skills and experiences you will need to compete for graduate jobs  Use your contacts : develop the art of networking  Do something different to stand out from the crowd  Don’t panic - you don’t have to be perfect! 1 st Year Students: top tips

Get involved (In addition, the following video illustrates what employers are looking for Stand out from the crowd)Stand out from the crowd The main message is…

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